Black Loosejaw
Malacosteus Niger
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMalacosteus Niger
Other namesStoplight Loosejaw, Northern Stoplight Loosejaw, Lightless Loosejaw, Black Hinged Head
SizeUp to 27 cm (10.6 in)
WeightUp to 8 g (.017 lb)
FamilyDragonfish / Stomiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea, ocean waters, bathypelagic & mesopelagic zones
